Mark A. Chambers

I always go into one of these Images of America books hoping to see new and interesting pictures that bring new detail into some aspect of history. I always come away disappointed. With my love for Kennedy Space Center (KSC), I had to see what this one had to offer. It seemed like this book was more about manned spaceflight and less about KSC.

I may be nitpicking, but many of the photos show activities that took place at Cape Canaveral AFS, like stuff from the Mercury and Gemini programs. For those who don't know, KSC is the NASA facility on Merritt Island. Cape Canaveral is an Air Force Station located on (surprise) Cape Canaveral. Many of the photos also show rocket launches, which are really cool, but don't really show me any detail of KSC. I suppose I expected more facilities and less launches.

I am glad to see that a few photos were included to show Launch Complex 34.

All in all, the casual space enthusiast will probably enjoy this book. Hardcore space nerds won't find anything new or interesting here.… (lisätietoja)